News for Restaurants in Orange County, CA August 2017 Archive

Rustic yet modern eatery Oak Laguna Beach is now open. Located at the southern end of the city’s bustling downtown area, the venue strives to connect with the community through a relaxed vibe and a menu of contemporary California comfort cuisine as assembled by well-traveled chef Chris Tzorin. Guests can expect dishes ranging from pork shoulder tacos and burgers to fried chicken and seared king salmon. Dinner nightly. Oak Laguna Beach, 1100 S. Coast Hwy., Ste. 202, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, 949-940-3010.

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Executive chef Manny Gonzalez has departed TAPS Fish House & Brewery, wrapping up a ten-year tenure at the downtown Brea venue. No replacement chef has been named. Gonzalez has taken over the helm as the executive chef at seafood-centric Dana Point restaurant Waterman’s Harbor. TAPS Fish House & Brewery, 101 E. Imperial Hwy., Brea, CA 92821, 714-257-0101.

Javier Montoya has replaced Tim Doolittle as executive chef at Bistango. The change marks a homecoming for Montoya, who returns to the Irvine establishment after a three-year absence. Montoya will oversee the preparation of the venue's menu of steaks and New American cuisine. Bistango, The Atrium Building, 19100 Von Karman Ave., Irvine, CA 92612, 949-752-5222.

Big Fish Tavern has closed its doors after being bought out by a competing restaurant group. The eatery, which was known for its numerous seafood options, second-story dining space and patio views of downtown Laguna Beach, had been in business for the past three years. No official announcement of a replacement restaurant has been made. Big Fish Tavern, 540 S. Coast Hwy., #200, Laguna Beach, CA 92651, no phone.